Baroni: "Fixating On The Standings Right Now Would Be A Mistake. This Team Was Built To Compete Strongly, And We’re Progressing. We’ll Keep Accumulating Points Without Obsessing Over The Table."

The Lazio-Cagliari game, kicking off at 8:45 pm at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, wrapped up the 11th round of Serie A. Both teams faced a tough contest, with three crucial points at stake: Lazio aiming to secure their strong start and remain among the top spots, while Cagliari looked to distance themselves from the relegation zone. After the match, Lazio’s coach Marco Baroni spoke to Sky Sport, Dazn, and Lazio Style Channel.

"Rotations? It’s natural; we have quality players. Zaccagni, Pedro, Vecino, Dele-Bashiru, and others were out today, yet they’re all starters in my view. I commend the team—when we aren’t as polished, we rely on our spirit, determination, and willingness to dig deep, which are vital in a packed schedule. This resilience is essential for players. Congrats to the squad for their approach to the game."

"Our main focus is on continuous improvement. We’re ambitious—me, the players, the club, and the fans. Fixating on the standings right now would be a mistake. This team was built to compete strongly, and we’re progressing. We’ll keep accumulating points without obsessing over the table. With two days to recover, we have a big European fixture ahead, so we need to recharge and stay ready for the challenge."

"We want to be competitive in all competitions, showing that our players have what it takes. Their dedication and hard work show we can achieve more; it’s about action, not words. Growth and improvement remain our primary objectives."

"We’re also helping some players adjust to roles they’re less familiar with, like Noslin and Tchaouna, while Isaksen, having experience in Italy, interprets his position differently. We support these guys, even through video analysis, to make the most of our limited time. The team’s attitude has been admirable, with everyone giving their all."

"The early goal led us to rush our play and lose focus. In the second half, we showed maturity, and substitutions played their role. This squad works as a unit, enabling me to rotate and treat each player as a starter. Noslin will have more chances; the substitution wasn’t a punishment. We needed more control in the midfield, and the changes allowed us to retain possession and create opportunities. Despite Cagliari’s strong effort, we put them under pressure and maintained control."

"Guendouzi? He’s an emotional leader, always in the game, and his desire to stay on the field is admirable. I told him I appreciate his passion and drive, qualities I want in every player."

"Their goal came from a deflection—something we’ve faced regularly—but we handled a challenging team well. The early lead might have thrown us off, as did the red card, but I liked how we recovered and pushed Cagliari back, limiting their chances. Tomorrow, we’ll regroup and prepare those who didn’t play. Next, we’re focused on our upcoming match against Porto. 

As for the award, it’s a team effort—I'll keep it in my office as it belongs to the team and staff."